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SS - A New Nation

Total questions: 115

Worksheet time: 1hrs 3mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Ratify

a)

To refuse to buy something.

b)

To approve

c)

A steady rise in prices that occurs as money loses value and things cost more.

d)

A situation when groups on each side of an issue each give in a little to reach an agreement.

2.

To approve

a)

Federalist

b)

Veto

c)

Ratify

d)

Constitution

3.

The branch of government that makes the laws; the United States Congress

a)

Ratify

b)

Legislative Branch

c)

Constitution

d)

Judicial Branch

4.

The branch of government that interprets that laws; the United States Supreme Court and other courts.

a)

Judicial Branch

b)

Executive Branch

c)

Anti-Federalist

d)

Compromise

5.

A person who supports the passage of the United States Constitution.

a)

Inflation

b)

Federalist

c)

Executive Branch

d)

Anti-Federalist

6.

The branch of government that carries out the laws; the United States President and his/her administration.

a)

Executive Branch

b)

Federalist

c)

Compromise

d)

Legislative Branch

7.

A written plan for the government that describes the principles and organization of a nation.

a)

Inflation

b)

Ratify

c)

Legislative branch

d)

Constitution

8.

A situation when groups on each side of an issue each give in a little to reach an agreement.

a)

Ratify

b)

Compromise

c)

Federalist

d)

Consitution

9.

A person who opposed to the passage of the United States Constitution.

a)

Anti-Federalist

b)

Veto

c)

Judicial Branch

d)

Federalist

10.

Constitution

a)

The branch of government that interprets the laws; the United States Supreme Court and other courts.

b)

A situation when groups on each side of an issue give in a little to reach an agreement.

c)

A written plan for the government that describes the principles and organization of a nation.

d)

A steady rise in prices that occurs as money loses value and things cost more.

11.

Executive Branch

a)

The branch of government that interprets the laws; the United States Supreme Court and other courts.

b)

To refuse to approve something.

c)

A person who opposed to the passage of the United States Constitution.

d)

The branch of government that carries out the laws; the United States President and his/her administration.

12.

Legislative Branch

a)

The branch of government that carries out the laws; the United States President and his/her administration.

b)

To approve.

c)

A person who supports the passage of the United States Constitution.

d)

The branch of government that makes the laws, the United States Congress.

13.
Where was the Constitutional Convention held?
a)
Boston Massachusetts
b)
Savannah, Georgia
c)
Washington D.C.
d)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
14.
Who was the oldest delegate at the Constitutional Convention, he was 81 years old.
a)
James Madison
b)
Benjamin Franklin
c)
George Washington
d)
Alexander Hamilton
15.
Who is known as the "Father of our Constitution"?
a)
George Washington
b)
Benjamin Franklin
c)
Thomas Jefferson
d)
James Madison
16.
What plan called for one house legislatures (unicameral) and based on equal representation?
a)
New Jersey Plan
b)
Virginia Plan
c)
Great Compromise
d)
Connecticut Plan
17.
What plan called for a two house legislature (bicameral) and based on population?
a)
New Jersey Plan
b)
Virginia Plan
c)
Connecticut Plan
d)
Great Compromise
18.
The _______________ is based on a two house legislature: one house based on population and one house based on equal representation.
a)
New Jersey Plan
b)
Virginia Plan
c)
Connecticut Plan
d)
Great Compromise
19.
Which house is based on population
a)
House of Representatives
b)
Senate
20.
Which has is based on equal representation?
a)
House of Representatives
b)
Senate
21.
How did they agree upon slave population in terms of votes?
a)
one-fifth compromise
b)
three-fifths compromise
c)
two-fourths compromise
d)
fourth-fifths compromise
22.
Vocabulary Term:__________ is an idea for a new law
a)
constitution
b)
bill
c)
amendment
d)
ratify
23.
Government which power to govern comes from the people, not a king is known as _______________
a)
articles of confederation
b)
constitution
c)
bill of rights
d)
republic
24.

the act in which men were captured and forced into naval service

a)

impressment

b)

volunteer

c)

peace treaty

d)

morale

25.

Which actions contributed to the start of the War of 1812? (Choose 2)

a)

Great Britain captured American sailors and forced them to serve in the British navy.

b)

Great Britain imported goods from the United States.

c)

Great Britain attacked the U.S. capital of Washington, D.C.

d)

Great Britain restricted trade with the United States

26.

Why were Americans angry about impressment during the early 1800s?

a)

It forced Americans to serve on French ships.

b)

It forced Americans to serve on British ships.

c)

It stopped American goods from being sold in France.

d)

It stopped American goods from being sold in Great Britain.

27.

What inspired Francis Scott Key to write the “Star-Spangled Banner”?

a)

sadness in seeing the British flag raised after a long battle between the U.S. and Great Britain

b)

relief when he heard the War of 1812 had finally ended

c)

pride in seeing the U.S. flag still waving after a long battle between the U.S. and Great Britain

d)

anger at seeing the British soldiers burn the American flag

28.

Lewis and Clark started their expedition in 1804 in what city? 

a)

Boston

b)

New York City

c)

St. Louis

d)

New Orleans

29.

The group of men that accompanied Lewis & Clark is often referred to as the

a)

Expedition group

b)

Shoshone Tribe

c)

Corps of Discovery

d)

Native Americans

30.

Who owned the Louisiana Territory before it was purchased by the United States?

a)

France

b)

Spain

c)

Great Britain

d)

Mexico

31.

Who served as a translator to Lewis and Clark? 

a)

Pocohontas

b)

Sacagawea

c)

Baptiste

d)

President Jefferson

32.

Sacagawea played a significant part in the Lewis & Clark expedition. She helped to navigate through difficult terrain, negotiate with Native American tribes, translated for the group, and shared her knowledge about plants that were edible or what could be used as medicine.

a)
b)
33.

The Corps of Discovery collected plants and animals during their expedition?

a)
b)
34.

President Jefferson was concerned about the port city of New Orleans.

What is a port city?

a)

a city near a large body of water that is used to store boats and cargo

b)

a city near a large body of water that is used to house wealthy men to keep watch over the city

c)

a city near a large body of water that is used to hiding weapons

d)

a city near a large body of water that is used to trade goods

35.

How much did the United States pay France for the Louisiana Territory in 1803?

a)

$15 million

b)

$13 million

c)

$16 million

d)

$14 million

36.
The first 10 amendments to the Constitution, written to protect people's rights are known as the ________. 
a)
Amendments
b)
Articles
c)
Bill of Rights
d)
Preamble
37.
The Constitution is broken into different parts known as the 
a)
Amendments
b)
Bill of Rights
c)
Articles
d)
Preamble 
38.
The introductory section of the Constitution that outlines the purposes of government is known as the ________. 
a)
Amendments
b)
Articles
c)
Bill of Rights
d)
Preamble
39.
Which of the following does both the federal and state government have the power to do? 
a)
Tax people
b)
Regulate trade with other countries
c)
Create post offices
d)
Coin money
40.

For what state government is known for?

a)

both of them

b)

State Government is known for looking after important matters of the country such as defence, finance and railways.

c)

State Government is responsible for maintaining law and order, transport and health services.

41.

Who manages city government?

a)

City Council

b)

U.S. President

c)

Mayor

d)

Supreme court judge

42.

Who is leader of the state?

a)

Judge

b)

Teachers

c)

Law

d)

Governor

43.

The system that makes sure the President doesn't become too powerful?

a)

Branches

b)

Laws

c)

Constitution

d)

Checks and balances

44.

The Tenth Amendment to the Constitution says that all the powers that are not given to the federal government in the Constitution are reserved for the states and the people. This sharing and division of power is known as federalism.

a)

True

b)

False

45.

Which of the following is NOT the power or responsibility of the Federal Government?

a)

Make treaties and conduct foreign policy.

b)

Declare war

c)

Make laws necessary to carry out these powers

d)

Issue licenses

46.

Which of the following is NOT the power or responsibility of a state government?

a)

Establish local governments

b)

regulate trade within the country and internationally

c)

Regulate trade within the state

d)

Ratify Amendments to the Constitution

47.

A presidential candidate wins by:

a)

Whoever wins the popular vote

b)

Whoever wins the majority of the electoral college vote

c)

Whoever wins the popular vote + electoral college vote

d)

It's anyone's guess

48.

The popular vote is

a)

How we decide how many electors each state gets

b)

How we decide who each state's electors vote for

c)

Non-existent

d)

How we decide the election

49.

The meeting called by the states in 1787 to improve the Articles of Confederation that instead wrote a new constitution

(a)  

50.

The system under which each branch of government limits, or checks, the powers of the other branches

(a)  

51.

A group of advisors to the president, including the heads of important departments in the executive branch.

(a)  

52.

To accuse or charge a government official, such as the president, with a crime or misconduct

(a)  

53.

A set of public laws that apply to all people equally, with no one getting special treatment

(a)  

54.

A form of government in which citizens elect representatives who are responsible to the people

(a)  

55.

After a crime has been reported, the police should be allowed to immediately search any person or place they wish for evidence, without having to obtain legal permission from a judge.

a)

True

b)

False

56.

An accused person must keep silent and cannot defend himself.

a)

True

b)

False

57.
Which amendment give you the right of Religion, Assembly, Speech, and Press?
a)
First Amendment
b)
Second Amendment
c)
Third Amendment
d)
Fourth Amendment
58.
Which amendment gives you the right to keep weapons or arms?
a)
First Amendment
b)
Second Amendment
c)
Third Amendment
d)
Fourth Amendment
59.
Which Amendment protects you from having the military stay in your home?
a)
First Amendment
b)
Second Amendment
c)
Third Amendment
d)
Fourth Amendment
60.
Which amendment gives you due process?  This means everyone must follow the law. You cannot be brought to trial twice for the same crime. You do not need to tell on yourself.
a)
Fifth Amendment
b)
Sixth Amendment
c)
Seventh Amendment
d)
Eight Amedment
61.
Which amendment gives people accused of a crime the right to a trail by jury?
a)
Fifth Amendment
b)
Sixth Amendment
c)
Seventh Amendment
d)
Eight Amendment
62.

True or False: You have to be at least 35 years of age to be President.

a)

True

b)

False

63.
Does the President have to be born in the US, or just be a citizen? (Constitutional req.)
a)
born in the US
b)
citizen
c)
who cares?
d)
This isn't the right answer.
64.
How long does the President have to be a resident of the US? (Constitutional requirement)
a)
7 years
b)
9 years
c)
14 years
d)
his or her whole life
65.
One requirement to be president is ______________________.
a)
reside in the US for 14 years prior to running for president
b)
age 18
c)
live in Washington DC
d)
speak English and Spanish
66.

Check all the answers that apply:

Candidates for the office of president must ...

a)

be at least 35 years of age

b)

live in the US for 14 years

c)

have served in the army

d)

be US born

67.

suffrage

a)

to approve

b)

to reject

c)

the right to vote

68.

naturalization

a)

the process of becoming a legal citizen of the United States

b)

an idea for a new law

c)

to accuse a government official of a crime

69.

union

a)

an alliance that works to reach common goals

b)

the process of becoming a legal citizen of the United States

c)

to impeach

70.

Which of these are responsibilities of U.S citizens? Choose THREE of the following.

a)

pay taxes

b)

carry weapons

c)

make speeches

d)

serve on a jury

e)

obey laws

71.

Which of the following is both a right and a responsibility of a U.S. citizen?

a)

pay taxes

b)

vote in elections

c)

register for military service

d)

bear arms

72.

Which is the BEST example of a responsibility that Americans have a duty to fulfill as citizens?

a)

buying a house

b)

voting for president

c)

caring for aging parents

d)

purchasing expensive goods

73.

Which of he following is one of the MAIN responsibilities of a citizen?

a)

picking up litter

b)

obeying the law

c)

washing the dishes

d)

running for public office

74.

Why is following the law a responsibility of good citizens?

a)

Breaking the law can result in punishment.

b)

The U.S. Congress passes laws for citizens.

c)

Following the law helps keep everyone safe.

d)

Anyone who does not follow the law cannot vote.

75.

Why does the government provide public goods such as roads?

a)

Citizens can all benefit from public goods so all contribute through taxes.

b)

Public goods are too expensive for corporations to build on their own.

c)

People disagree about the need to build and maintain some public goods.

d)

Government competes with private companies to keep prices low for public goods.

76.

Which explorer(s) was/were assisted by a Native American named Sacagawea?

a)

Daniel Boone

b)

Lewis and Clark

c)

Zebulon Pike

77.

A person who first explores or settles a new region, leading the way for others to follow is called a ___________________.

a)

traveler

b)

hiker

c)

pioneer

d)

nomad

78.
Why did pioneers build more towns near water between 1750 and 1850?
a)
So they could shower and swim closer to home
b)
So they could have a nice view
c)
So they could see who was coming into town
d)
So people could travel by boat between towns and use the water to make their mills work
79.
Who first found gold while working at the mill?
a)
John Sutter
b)
Levi Strauss
c)
James Marshall
d)
Mrs. Ross
80.

The Yancey family agrees with President Jefferson that the United States will one day reach all the way to the Pacific Ocean. They believe that it is their right to move to the west, even if Native Americans are already living there. What was the Yancey family's motive for moving?

a)

Manifest Destiny

b)

Economic Opportunity

c)

Religious Freedom

d)

Land

81.
Manifest Destiny was the belief that...
a)
The US should stop expanding 
b)
The US should expand to the Mississippi River
c)
The US should expand to the Pacific Ocean
d)
The US should respect Mexico's land claim
82.

People who went to California in search of gold were called:

a)

Goldies

b)

Californios

c)

49'ers

83.
What war took place during Madison's presidency?
a)
French and Indian War
b)
American Revolution
c)
US Civil War
d)
War of 1812
84.
Who wrote the Star Spangled Banner after watching the battle at Ft. McHenry.
a)
William Henry Harrison
b)
Andrew Jackson
c)
Francis Scott Key
d)
Langston Hughes
85.

The Monroe Doctrine said _________

a)

no more European colonies could be started in the Americas

b)

Europe must leave the Americas alone

c)

the United States would stay our of Europe's business

d)

All of the above

86.

The ____ ___ said no colonies could be started in the Americas.

a)

Great Britain

b)

Monroe Doctrine

c)

Grosso Pamphlet

d)

Common Sense

87.
The Indian Removal Act of 1830 forced Indians to move
a)
to Oklahoma
b)
to Florida
c)
to the Louisiana Purchase
d)
to Canada
88.
This man was president from 1829-1837.
a)
Thomas Jefferson
b)
Andrew Jackson
c)
George Washington
d)
Henry Clay
89.
_________  in 1830 authorized the removal of Native Americans who lived east of the Mississippi river to lands in the west.
a)
Bureau of Indian Affairs
b)
Worcester v. Georgia
c)
Indian Removal Act
d)
None of the above
90.
Which of the following was the Cherokee’s 800 mile march to the indian territory where ¼ of the Cherokee tribe died on the march to the land?
a)
Second Seminole War
b)
Trail of Tears
c)
Blackhawk
d)
Cherokee resistance
91.
Land that is unsettled and not developed is
a)
pioneer
b)
migration
c)
cession
d)
frontier
92.
Pioneers are people that 
a)
are the first to settle in a new area.
b)
come from a different country to live in another country.
c)
are looking for gold.
d)
fought for the Mexican government.
93.
Where did the travellers of the Oregon Trail originally set out from?
a)
Nebraska
b)
Idaho
c)
Wyoming
d)
Missouri
94.
To change a group's culture and traditions so that it blends in with a larger group
a)
assimilate
b)
drought
c)
habitat
d)
prejudice
95.

A place where a body of water is shallow enough to cross.

a)

detour

b)

feeble

c)

ford

d)

commences

96.

Before The Mexican-American War, Texas declared its independence from _____________.

a)

Canada

b)

Mexico

c)

Spain

d)

Europe

97.

Who was the leader of The Mexican Army?

a)

General Santa Anna

b)

General Jose Anna

c)

General Zachary Taylor

d)

General Winfeld Scott

98.

What was the name of the old mission that was used as an old fort?

a)

The Alamo

b)

San Jacinto

c)

Rio Grande

99.

In the treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, they agreed that the border between The US and Mexico would be _________?

a)

The Nueces River

b)

The Mississippi River

c)

The Rio Grande

d)

Rocky Mountains

100.

Mexican was forced to sell The US land after the Mexican-American War. What was this called?

a)

Mexican Cession

b)

Manifest Destiny

c)

Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

101.

How much did The US pay for the Mexican Cession?

a)

$10 Million

b)

Free, they gave it to us

c)

$15 Million

102.
What was the nickname for people who moved to California during the gold rush? 
a)
Surfers
b)
Coasters
c)
Forty Niners
d)
Raiders
103.
1. What was "gold fever?" 
a)
A. A disease caused by exposure to radioactive gold 
b)
B. A sudden rise in gold prices caused by the discovery of gold in California 
c)
C. A mental illness that caused people to mistake worthless metals for gold 
d)
D. The desire to get rich quick by acquiring gold
104.

A canal is a?

a)

man made channel

b)

ocean

c)

lake

d)

stream

105.

The Erie Canal linked what lake and ocean together?

a)

Lake Ontario & Atlantic Ocean

b)

Lake Erie & Atlantic Ocean

c)

Honeoye Lake & Hemlock Ocean

d)

Lake Erie & Pacific Ocean

106.
Who invented the cotton gin?
a)
Eli Whitney
b)
Jo Anderson
c)
Cyrus McCormick
d)
Robert Fulton
107.
Who improved the steamboat?
a)
Eli Whitney
b)
Jo Anderson
c)
Cyrus McCormick
d)
Robert Fulton
108.
Who invented the reaper?
a)
Eli Whitney
b)
Jo Anderson and Cyrus McCormick
c)
Robert McCormick
d)
Robert Fulton
109.
What is the negative effect of the cotton gin?
a)
Increased the need for slave labor
b)
increased the price of cotton
c)
decreased the need for slaves
d)
decreased the price of fabric
110.

Who invented the telegraph?

a)

Alexander Graham Bell

b)

Samuel Morse

c)

Thomas Edison

d)

Benjamin Franklin

111.

What is meant by cleaning cotton?

a)

Washing it in soapy water

b)

Boiling the fibers until the seeds melt

c)

Picking the tiny seeds from the bolls of cotton

d)

Hanging cotton in dry spaces until the cotton is clean

112.
The _______________ is the name for the change from goods being made by hand at home to making them by machine in factories.
a)
French Revolution
b)
Machine Revolution
c)
Industrial Revolution
d)
Technological Revolution
113.
How did the cotton gin change cotton production in the South?
a)
Cotton was made faster.
b)
Cotton became the most important cash crop in the United States.
c)
It could clean more cotton in minutes than a whole group of workers could clean in a day.
d)
all of the above
114.
_______________ are pieces made to fit many machines or tools.
a)
Interchangeable parts
b)
Fixed parts
c)
Limited parts
d)
New parts
115.
The use of the ____________________ made it possible to make goods with many pieces faster and more cheaply.
a)
stage coach
b)
reaper
c)
interchangeable parts
d)
cotton gin

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